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Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 3'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $34.95

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Wisteria sinensis 'Southern Belle' plant details

Wisteria sinensis 'Southern Belle' is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wisteria sinensis 'Southern Belle'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, repeat-blooming, trellis, vigorous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wisteria sinensis 'Southern Belle'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A gorgeous lavender wisteria with a profusion of pendulous racemes. Blooming begins April - early May. Then reblooming early in July and on into fall. A fast growing and fragrant cultivar that begins flowering at an early age. Attractive to pollinators and deer resistant. Fall color is yellow.
A great new introduction. Blooms at an early age and will repeat its fragrant flowers throughout the growing season.
Light purple flowers emerge in May and again in July and intermittently throughout the season.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Wisteria sinensis 'Southern Belle' plant

How to Grow Wisteria sinensis 'Southern Belle'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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